In a rapidly growing technology, developing business-driven software became a key identifier for successful and fast growing organizations. Software projects are more challenging than other industries facing the challenges people, processes and technology.

Distinguish between the various software development life cycle models (SDLC) and determine which best fits their cases

Develop and manage a reliable software development project plan

Course Outlines

Project management terminology

Project vs. non-project work

Essential skills for successful project managers

Project manager roles & responsibilities

Agility in the project life cycle

Standard project life cycle

Iterative life cycle

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) models

Linear models

Iterative models

Agile models

Scoping software projects

Requirements collection techniques

Requirements classification & prioritization

Developing Agile Work Breakdown Structure (AWBS)

Planning software development

Contents of a good project plan

Project team

Project team size

Vendor vs. client team

Managing teams in a matrix organization structure

Team leads

Performance and the work environment

Planning team building and knowledge transfer

Time estimation & the human factor

Cost estimation

Communication planning

Meetings

Correspondence

Quality planning

Risk mitigation

Acceptance planning

Monitoring & controlling software projects

Vendor-client relationship

Team performance

Scope change and control

Progress reporting

Closing software projects

Planning cut-off

Go-live preparations & support

Rapid Growth Institute is a project management solutions provider operating in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. they aim to utilize modern techniques to enable their customers accelerate their projects, achieve high performance and excellence.

Founded in 2010 by a consultant with 30 years of experience delivering services to customers in telecoms, government, banking, manufacturing, oil & gas, mining, airlines, information technology and business sectors in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Jordan, Sudan and Libya.